The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft |
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| Author:
| Stein, Rebecca
Stein, Philip L. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-138-69252-7 |
| Publication Date: | May 2017 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $97.95 |
Book Description:
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This concise and accessible textbook introduces students to the anthropological study of religion. Stein and Stein examine religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective and expose students to the varying complexity of world religions. The chapters incorporate key theoretical concepts and a rich range of ethnographic material.
The fourth edition of The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft offers: * increased coverage of new religious movements,...
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This concise and accessible textbook introduces students to the anthropological study of religion. Stein and Stein examine religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective and expose students to the varying complexity of world religions. The chapters incorporate key theoretical concepts and a rich range of ethnographic material.
The fourth edition of The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft offers:
* increased coverage of new religious movements, fundamentalism, and religion and conflict/violence;
* fresh case study material with examples drawn from around the globe;
* further resources via a comprehensive companion website.
This is an essential guide for students encountering anthropology of religion for the first time.